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Crime in Hornsey

Hornsey had 706 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 125 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 7th of 10 Haringey areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 10% below the middle Haringey area. Crime was up 17% on the three months before.

N8, Haringey · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Hornsey

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125crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
7 of 10Haringey rank1st is the highest rate
+17%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common249 in 3 months

Month by month

184 Mar 198 Apr 219 May 208 Jun 248 Jul 250 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Hornsey. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour24935%
violence15222%
shoplifting669%
theft497%
burglary446%
vehicle crime446%
public order335%
robbery254%

Hornsey against Haringey

TypeHornsey per 1,000Middle Haringey areaChange
Violence26.936.5▼ 8%
Burglary7.84.7▲ 47%
Vehicle crime7.810.7▲ 22%
Anti-social behaviour44.144.1▲ 56%
Theft and robbery16.520.9▲ 4%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Stroud Green181.2▲ 10%
Harringay142.4▲ 13%
West Green138.3▲ 18%
Hornsey125▲ 17%
Wood Green124.3▲ 7%
Muswell Hill95.9▲ 20%
Crouch End83.7▲ 5%
See every Haringey area ranked on the crime in Haringey page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Hornsey a safe area?

Hornsey had about 125 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 7 of 10 Haringey areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Hornsey?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (249), followed by violence (152) and shoplifting (66).